24 Frames In May

One camera, one roll of film, one photographer on a quest to make every shot count. Think of this as a zen moment – a chance to slow down, take your time, and make something wonderful.

Welcome to “24 Frames in May” – a celebration of the art of analog photography!

We are thrilled to have you join us in this one-of-a-kind event, where participants are invited to embrace the charm of film and capture life’s fleeting moments with a roll of 24-image film. This is your chance to reignite your passion for analog photography or discover the magic of this classic medium for the first time.

As you embark on this creative journey, remember that each frame is precious. With only 24 opportunities to capture the world around you, take a moment to consider the story you want to tell and the emotions you wish to convey. Let this limitation be the catalyst for your creativity, and let each click of the shutter be a testament to your artistic vision.

At the end of the event, our esteemed panel of judges will carefully evaluate your work, awarding prizes to the top 3 winners. Prepare to have your work displayed in a curated show on Don Giannatti, Lighting Essentials, Facebook, Medium, and Substack, where your images will be seen by a global audience, and your talent recognized and celebrated.

So, dust off your favorite analog camera, load it up with film, and let the adventure begin! We can’t wait to see the captivating stories you’ll tell and the beautiful moments you’ll immortalize through the lens of your camera.

Good luck, and happy shooting!

THE RULES:

Don Giannatt, that’s me, is running this thing, and the judges for the competition will be listed by May 15.

We will not be asking for copyright or anything other than to show your work on this page at the end of the contest.

NOW FOR THE SPECIFICS:

1. The work must be shot and produced during May, 2024. Processing can be done in June, so you can shoot right up to May 31, 2024.
2. Any analog camera can be used.
3. Any film stock may be used. Black and white,, color, infrared.
4. You will be asked to show a contact sheet and four images chosen from the contact sheet. You can create a contact sheet using Photoshop, Contact Sheet II.
5. 6×6 and 6×7 cameras will necessitate two rolls of 120. In the case of 6×7, 20 images can be the final amount.
6. All entries will be due on June 15, 2024 – allowing you two weeks for processing.
7. No late entries.